Ex-Times environment editor launches legal claim against Government
Ben Webster is crowdfunding his legal fees.
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National Security Bill threatens to ‘criminalise’ public interest journalism and whistleblowing
The UK’s National Security Bill threatens to “criminalise” public interest journalism and whistleblowing, news publishers and press freedom campaign groups…
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Campaign for Freedom of Information facing closure threat
Freedom of Information has been under “constant attack” from policymakers since the legislation was passed 21 years ago according to…
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Parliamentary bill aims to widen Freedom of Information powers to public service contractors
A new Parliamentary bill aims to widen the Freedom of Information Act to cover public services provided by contractors and…
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Warning that Espionage Act could see journalists jailed for receiving information available under FoI
Campaigners have warned that proposed reforms to the Official Secrets Act – dubbed the “Espionage Act” – would put it…
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Government Freedom of Information Commission condemned over plan to keep secret names of those providing evidence
The Commission on Freedom of Information has been condemned for an "extraordinarily inappropriate" decision to anonymise quotes submitted for its…
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Cost to central Government of complying with FoI 50 times less than external comms budget
Proposals to charge for Freedom of Information Act requests have been condemned by campaigners after Press Gazette research found central…
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Media and campaign groups urge David Cameron not to impose ‘severe’ new restrictions on Freedom of Information Act
Prime Minister David Cameron was today urged to drop proposed changes to the Freedom of Information Act, in a letter…
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